Buick Electra (1961 - 1964)

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Details

Layout
FR layout

Engine
401 cu in (6.6 L) Nailhead V8

Transmission
2-speed Dynaflow automatic
3-speed TH-400 automatic

Dimensions
Wheelbase
126.0 in (3,200 mm)
Length
1961: 219.2 in (5,568 mm)
1962: 220.1 in (5,591 mm)
1963: 221.7 in (5,631 mm)
1964: 222.8 in (5,659 mm)
Width
1961–62: 77.9 in (1,979 mm)
1963–64: 78.0 in (1,981 mm)
Height
1961: 57.0 in (1,448 mm)
1962–64: 57.5 in (1,460 mm)
Curb weight
4,300–4,600 lb (1,950–2,087 kg)

Buick Electra on Wikipedia

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 2-speed gearbox
•gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 6572 cm3 / 401 cui, advertised power: 242.5 kW / 325 hp / 330 PS ( SAE gross ), torque: 603 Nm / 445 lb-ft,
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5568 mm / 219.2 in, width: 1981 mm / 78 in, wheelbase: 3200 mm / 126 in
•reference weights: shipping weight 1932 kg / 4260 lbs estimated curb weight: 2010 kg / 4430 lbs
•top speed: 199 km/h (124 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.2© s; 0- 100 km/h 9.6© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.4© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 23.6 l/100km / 12 mpg (imp.) / 10 mpg (U.S.) / 4.2 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox
•gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 6572 cm3 / 401 cui, advertised power: 242.5 kW / 325 hp / 330 PS ( SAE gross ), torque: 603 Nm / 445 lb-ft,
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5659 mm / 222.8 in, width: 1981 mm / 78 in, wheelbase: 3200 mm / 126 in
•reference weights: shipping weight 1882 kg / 4149 lbs base curb weight: 1935 kg / 4266 lbs
•top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 8.1© s; 0- 100 km/h 8.5© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 15.9© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 23.9 l/100km / 11.8 mpg (imp.) / 9.8 mpg (U.S.) / 4.2 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox
•gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 6970 cm3 / 425.3 cui, advertised power: 253.5 kW / 340 hp / 345 PS ( SAE gross ), torque: 631 Nm / 465 lb-ft,
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5659 mm / 222.8 in, width: 1981 mm / 78 in, wheelbase: 3200 mm / 126 in
•reference weights: shipping weight 1882 kg / 4149 lbs base curb weight: 1935 kg / 4266 lbs
•top speed: 203 km/h (126 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 7.7© s; 0- 100 km/h 8.2© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 15.7© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 25 l/100km / 11.3 mpg (imp.) / 9.4 mpg (U.S.) / 4 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox
•gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 6970 cm3 / 425.3 cui, advertised power: 268.5 kW / 360 hp / 365 PS ( SAE gross ), torque: 631 Nm / 465 lb-ft,
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5659 mm / 222.8 in, width: 1981 mm / 78 in, wheelbase: 3200 mm / 126 in
•reference weights: shipping weight 1903 kg / 4195 lbs base curb weight: 1956 kg / 4312 lbs
•top speed: 206 km/h (128 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 7.7© s; 0- 100 km/h 8.1© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 15.6© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 27.7 l/100km / 10.2 mpg (imp.) / 8.5 mpg (U.S.) / 3.6 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 2-speed gearbox
•gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 5957 cm3 / 363.5 cui, advertised power: 234.5 kW / 314 hp / 319 PS ( SAE gross ), torque: 583 Nm / 430 lb-ft,
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5568 mm / 219.2 in, width: 1981 mm / 78 in, wheelbase: 3200 mm / 126 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 2020 kg / 4453 lbs
•top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.2© s; 0- 100 km/h 9.7© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.5© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 22.8 l/100km / 12.4 mpg (imp.) / 10.3 mpg (U.S.) / 4.4 km/